Collection provides a valuable record of Stephen Foster's composition process, nineteenth century life in the United States, the music business, Pittsburgh history, and Foster's legacy.
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Susanna
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as sung by the Sable Harmonists ; music by S.C. Foster ; arranged by W.J. Wetmore., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. [5], Title page illustration: lithographed ports. of 6 members of the Sable Harmonists., "Lith. of F. & S. Palmer, 43 Ann St., New-York"--Title page., First line of text: Ise come from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh Susanna don't you cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.4., Music of the great southern original Sable Harmonists ; no. 8.
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Susanna
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as sung, and nightly encored, at the St. James's Theatre, with the most enthusiastic approbation., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-7 are numbered 1-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., John Mitchell was in business from 1831 until 1889. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5 [i.e. 7], Advertisement: The only authorised edition of the popular Ethiopian songs and melodies, as sung at the St. James's Theatre on p. [8], "Price 2s.", First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna don't you cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS143.016.
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Susanna
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as sung by Mr. Tichnor of the Sable Harmonists ; written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., "Price 25 cts. nett each.", First line of text: I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna, do not cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.244., Songs of the Sable Harmonists.
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Susanna
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sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-17 printed on t.p., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-5 are numbered 3-4, p. 6 is unnumbered., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 4 [i.e. 5], Autograph of Edwin P. Christy reproduced on t.p., First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.16., Music of the original Christy Minstrels ; no. 8.
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Susanna
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as sung by the Sable Harmonists ; music by S.C. Foster ; arranged by W.J. Wetmore., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : W.E. Millet, 1848., Copyright notice on p. [3] reads "Entered according to Act of Congress AD 1878 [7 is inverted] by W.E. Millet ... of N.Y.", Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. [5], Ornamental border on t.p., "25 [cents] nett."--Title page., First line of text: Ise come from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh Susanna don't you cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.406., The songs of the Sable Harmonists, Christy's and Campbell's Minstrels.
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Susanna
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arranged with an accompaniment for the piano forte., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., At head of title: The popular song of., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-5 are numbered 3-4, p. 6 is unnumbered., "Sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels"--Caption., Oliver Ditson was at this address from 1844 until 1857. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 4 [i.e. 5], Ornamental border on t.p., "Price, 25 cts. nett.", First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.31.
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Susanna
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as sung by Mr. Tichnor of the Sable Harmonists ; written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : W.C. Peters, 1848., Publication date based on latest copyright date of music in advertisement., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement for Tinkling bells / J.R. Ruperts, c1889 and 6 other pieces on p. [6], Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna do not cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.445., Songs of the Sable Harmonists.
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Susanna
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sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-16 printed on t.p., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-5 are numbered 3-4, p. 6 is unnumbered., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 4 [i.e. 5], Autograph of Edwin P. Christy reproduced on t.p., First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Music of the original Christy Minstrels ; no. 8.
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Susanna
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as sung by Mr. Tichnor of the Sable Harmonists ; written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: Louisville : W.C. Peters, 1848., W.C. Peters & Sons was at address printed in advertisement from 1853 until 1858. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: Catalogue of the new and popular publications just issued by W.C. Peters & Sons, No. 50 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., First line of text: I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna, do not cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.25., W.C. Peters & Sons' selection of admired Ethiopian songs ; no. 16.
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Susanna
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sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-17 printed on t.p., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4 is numbered 3, p. 5-6 are unnumbered., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. [5], "S. Ackerman"--Colophon., Autograph of Edwin P. Christy reproduced on t.p., First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.17., Music of the original Christy Minstrels ; no. 8.
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Susanna
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as sung by Mr. Tichnor of the Sable Harmonists ; written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., "Price 25 cts. nett each.", First line of text: I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna, do not cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.247., Songs of the Sable Harmonists and Kunkel's Nightingales.
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Susanna
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as sung by the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Oh! Susanna / as sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels., At head of title: The favorite Ethiopian melody., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-5 are numbered 2-4, p. 6 is unnumbered., "By the permission of William C. Peters.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Chas. Holt Jr., 1848., William Hall & Son was at this address from 1859 until 1870. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 4 [i.e. 5], "Fagan.", Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.367.
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